Gymnocarpos kuriensis

Gymnocarpos kuriensis

Elevation: 409 meters. Endemic.


Cissus paniculata

Cissus paniculata

My first and only encounter with Cissus paniculata on Socotra. A large and vital specimen, growing in the cracks of a vertical cliff by a creek where it was…


Polycarpaea paulayana

Polycarpaea paulayana

A very healthy specimen of polycarpaea paulayana. It is growing near the Hoq cave of the northeastern coast of Socotra, and has very little sunlight, but…


Polycarpaea hayoides

Polycarpaea hayoides

My first encounter with Polycarpaea hayoides on Socotra, one that thrives in even the smallest of cracks in the canyon walls. Here it is in the shade most of…


Cissus hamaderohensis

Cissus hamaderohensis

This mature Cissus hamaderohensis is using a croton socotranus as support to reach high above ground. It's easily identified by the rectangular stem. This…


Haya obovata

Haya obovata

Well hidden flowers in clusters. Found near the Arher sand dunes.


Haya obovata

Haya obovata

The most beautiful stage of haya obovata, as when it's fully grown it's rather spindly and easily overlooked. Found near the Arher sand dunes. Endemic.…


Cissus subaphylla

Cissus subaphylla

During my visit a few of the plants had leaves, but none flowers.


Cissus subaphylla

Cissus subaphylla

I found none is bloom, only fruits not ripe yet.